British Museum
The British Museums initial collection was bequeathed by Sir Hans Sloane in 1753 and is now one of the world´s finest museums. With a permanent display and special exhibitions of the works of humankind from prehistory to the present day, displays of antiquities from Egypt, the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome as well as Prehistory, Roman Britain, Medieval, Renaissance, Modern Art, African and Oriental collections. Key exhibits include the Lindesfarne Gospels, the Tomb of Payava and the Elgin Marbles. Also the national collection of prints and drawings, coins and banknotes. The Great Court houses the Clore Education Centre.
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London
WC1B 3DG
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Information on British Museum, Great Russell Street, London
| Opening Times: | Galleries: Sat to Wed 10:00-17:30, Thu & Fri 10:00-20:30. Great Court: Sun to Wed 09:00-18:00, Thu to Sat 09:00-23:00. Closed 1 Jan, Good Friday & 24-26 Dec |
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| Admission: | Free. |
| Location: | Nearest underground stations: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square. |
| Facilities: |
Guided Tours,
Full Disabled Access,
Sales Point,
Shop,
Cafe,
Refreshments,
Restaurants |
| Events 2008: |
Africa at the British Museum Mummy: The inside story (3D film & exhibition) International Modern Art (various) |

